The Tragic Story Behind The Viral Submerged Car On Google Maps
Google Maps can be a fun tool for exploring the world, but it can also help solve mysteries. Here's the story behind a submerged car discovered on Google Maps.
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The Surprising Reason Computers Include The Game Solitaire
Card games have been around for centuries, a way to interact with others, and a way to amuse yourself, with Solitaire. How about the digital version?
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Why St. Louis' Famed Gateway Arch Is An Optical Illusion
The Gateway Arch is St. Louis' most famous landmark, but it's actually an optical illusion with a fascinating history. Here's why it's deceptive to the eye.
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Marilyn Monroe's Highest-Rated Movie According To Rotten Tomatoes
Marilyn Monroe is an iconic Hollywood figure, who starred in several memorable films on her way to stardom. Here's her highest-rated film by Rotten Tomatoes.
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The Sad Bedtime Routine Michael Landon Established With His Children Before He Died
Bedtime, for small children, can sometimes be a challenging moment in the day -- "I'm not sleepy!" Sometimes it becomes a moment of loving bonds.
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What Did Paul Newman Think About His Movie The Silver Chalice?
Paul Newman is one of the most revered actors of his generation, but he actually hated his performance in the critically panned "The Silver Chalice."
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Frank Sinatra's Highest-Rated Films According To Rotten Tomatoes
Frank Sinatra is known as one of the most famous actors and singers of all time, and some of his films even earned a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Here's which ones.
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The Real Reason Easter Changes Dates
Easter is a Christian holiday that occurs in the springtime. However, a complicated history reveals why this observance happens on different days each year.
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The History Of How The Classic Rob Roy Cocktail Got Its Name
There's the non-alcoholic Roy Rogers, a sort of partner to the spirits-free Shirley Temple. And then there's the Rob Roy, which most assuredly includes spirits.
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The Real Reason Billy Idol Named This Song Rebel Yell
Billy Idol is known for his spikey hair, punk attitude, and for the song "Rebel Yell." But, the song's name was inspired in an unusual place and circumstances.
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Which Team Has The Most Consecutive NCAA Tournament Appearances?
The Kansas Jayhawks have the most consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, and a long history of storied coaches and players who helped them get there.
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How The Knack Helped Weird Al Get A Record Deal
Weird Al Yankovic is famous for his song parodies, and he got his big break courtesy of a band called The Knack. Here's how they helped him get a record deal.
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How Many World Wars Have There Actually Been?
Aside from World War I and II, you can find a host of wars throughout history that very much count as world wars. How many world wars have there actually been?
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The Secret History Of Women Bootleggers
While their role has been largely ignored in pop culture, the majority of bootleggers in the 1920s were women. This is the secret history of women bootleggers.
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Why Did Edward Snowden Seek Asylum In Ecuador?
Until relatively recently, it was easy to disappear -- become a new person, somewhere new, for whatever reason. Escaping the past isn't so easy anymore.
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The Science Behind Why Your Skin Gets Pruney In Water
Maybe there are some mysteries of nature that human beings just aren't meant to solve. Ever wonder about your fingers getting pruney after a soak?
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What Did Richard Burton Really Think About Winston Churchill?
Acting isn't as easy as it looks -- depending, of course, on who's telling the story. Is it more challenging to play a character from recent history?
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The Story Behind The March Madness Theme Song, One Shining Moment
Since 1987, the end of each NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament features a montage of its best moments set to the same song, "One Shining Moment."
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Why Large Corporations Using Shell Companies Can Be Criminal
Many have been credited with the line "I've been rich, and I've been poor, and rich is better." Part of the trick of being rich is holding on to your money.
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Inside The Kidnapping Of Tanya Nicole Kach
Tanya Nicole Kach was just 14 years old when she disappeared from her hometown without a trace. Here's the inside scoop on this disturbing case.
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What Was The First NCAA Basketball Tournament Like?
When the NCAA first got started back in 1939, though, it was all a far cry from what March Madness is today. With a .ot fewer than 68 teams in contention.
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Here's Who Inherited Michael Landon's Money After He Died
Death brings a certain level of closure to the narrative of an individual's life. There remains the question of who shares what's left behind.
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The Drought That Solved A 40-Year-Old Cold Case
It's bad enough when someone unexpectedly goes missing. It's made doubly tragic when those involved are just teenagers. Worse? When there's no closure.
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Little-Known Facts About Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter's life is much more than his successes and failures as a president. Here are some little-known facts.
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The World's Oldest Customer Complaint Is Almost 4000 Years Old
If there's one thing humans love, it's complaining. Just take a look at Yelp and you'll see customers ranting. Turns out it's been happening for millennia.
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What Happened To Paul Newman's Children?
Actor Paul Newman is best known for his icy blue eyes, his charm, and his cool demeanor. But what happened to his many children? Let's find out!
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How Martha Stewart Helped Paul Newman Launch His Food Brand
The Beatles were right: We get by with a little help from our friends. That was especially true for Paul Newman as he launched his Newman's Own line of foods.
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